RIBOFLAVIN
Prepared at the 31st JECFA (1987), published in FNP 38 (1988) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 59th
JECFA (2002). A group ADI of 0-0.5 mg/kg bw for riboflavin from Bacillus subtilis, synthetic riboflavin and riboflavin-5-phosphate was established at
the 51st JECFA (1998).
SYNONYMS Vitamin B2, lactoflavin; INS No. 101(i)
DEFINITION
Chemical names Riboflavin; 3,10-dihydro-7,8-dimethyl-10-[(2S,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl]benzo-[g]pteridine-2,4-dione; 7,8-dimethyl-10-(1'-Dribityl)isoalloxazine,
C.A.S. number 83-88-5
Chemical formula C17H20N4O6
Formula weight 376.37
Assay Not less than 98%
DESCRIPTION Yellow to orange-yellow crystalline powder, with slight odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Colour
